Recent news, updates, and FAQs about Maine Accidents.
Even if you’ve never driven one, you’ve almost certainly seen three-wheeled motorcycles, otherwise known as ‘trikes’, navigating the streets of your town or city. They have become so popular that they inspired a non-profit group called Brothers of the Third Wheel, which has an annual ‘trike-in’ at different locations. In 2012, the New York Times suggested that trikes […]
Did you know that the school bus is this country’s most widely-used form of mass transit? Every weekday, millions of students travel from home to school and back. In Maine, an estimated 80% of all students take the bus to school. Although we rely on these buses and their drivers to keep our children safe, […]
Recent years have proven to be deadly for pedestrians throughout Maine. Last November, the Bangor Daily News published an article with an especially alarming title: ‘Maine sets 24-year record for pedestrian deaths in 2017.’ By November 2017 the Department of Transportation had already counted 18 vehicle-related pedestrian deaths, surpassing the 17 reported in 2016. Before the year was […]
Thanks to healthier lifestyles and ongoing advances in medical technology, Americans are living longer. Today’s senior citizens feel better, are more active after retirement, and are determined to keep their independence. This includes retaining their driving privileges for as long as possible, increasing the importance of elderly driving laws. Elderly Driving Habits by the Numbers […]
Maine is widely regarded as the snowmobile destination of the Northeast with both residents and visitors flocking to its 14,000 miles of maintained trails every year, meaning there is a greater risk of experiencing snowmobile accidents. According to the Maine Snowmobile Association, there are over 85,000 machines registered in the state. Some enthusiasts only […]
Illusion has long played a role in art and cinema, but now a town in Iceland is using 3-D paint to improve local traffic safety. Last October the small fishing village of Ísafjörður painted a pedestrian crosswalk illusion on a narrow street. To approaching drivers, they look like a set of above-ground barrier-bars capable of tearing […]
Many people look forward to a hot air balloon ride as a novelty—a fun adventure they won’t soon forget. Lots of them will have the opportunity to watch these balloons float gracefully overhead or take a ride in one at the Great Falls Balloon Festival in Lewiston from August 18 – 20, 2017. Overview of […]
Lane splitting, the practice of passing traffic in the space between two lanes, is practiced by motorcyclists in many states. Although police may overlook it, lane splitting is often against the law. California is currently considering a bill that would allow motorcyclists to engage in lane splitting, reasoning that the practice may actually improve safety. […]
Today’s technology allows people to stay in touch on the go with friends, family and even work. But smartphones have a side effect – diverting attention and causing accidents. The National Safety Council reports that 1 in 4 car accidents involves the use of cell phones in some manner. Using Smartphones Endangers Pedestrians You may […]
Maine Boat Accident Statistics According to the U.S. Coast Guard, a reportable accident is one in which someone was killed or injured or one which resulted in extensive property damage. In Maine in 2014, the most recent year for which the Coast Guard has statistics, there were 35 reportable accidents. Visit our previous blog post […]
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